The seasonal moods of the Adelaide Hills are seen nowhere better than in Mount Lofty Botanic Garden. Observe the native wildflowers flaunt their audacious pinks in spring or enjoy the shady fern gully greenery in summer. Alternatively wait for the russet hues of autumn or the eerie winter mist that sometimes descends across the entire hillside. It takes three to four hours in any season to appreciate the garden fully, but for those in a hurry there are shorter walks available.